What is the Ballroom Association UW-Madison?
Would you like to learn to dance to latin, swing, ballroom, and nightclub music?
Want to meet new friends at UW? Then BAM is the student organization for you! *Join our Facebook group to receive dance event invites!* *Subscribe to BAM's weekly email newsletter* Who can attend BAM sponsored events?You never need to bring a partner with you to a lesson or dance.
You don't even have to know how to dance! In fact, before most of our dances, we provide group lessons. Just check out our Dance Schedule! Anyone is welcome to attend BAM sponsored events, but if you're not a UW student, faculty, staff member, BAM member, or the guest of one, please e-mail us so we can list you as a guest of the council. If you do fall into one or more of these categories, you are welcome to invite up to 2 guests who do not fit those requirements to an event. Anyone may join the club and membership is Free for students. -- see our Membership page! If you would like to attend an event and do not fall into any of the categories above, simply contact us, and we will treat you as a guest of the Council. What do I get by being a member?
You will receive substantial discounts on admissions to dances, classes, and workshops!
Click here to learn more about becoming a member! What if I don't know how to dance?No problem! Before most of our dances, an instructor will teach a beginner level dance lessons. If you're interested in refining your skills, you can come to our weekly Lesson Series on weekday evenings.
There are also many experienced dancers, sometimes distinguished by wearing a yellow badge, who are happy to show you some basic dance steps at the social dances. Just ask someone to dance or stop by the admissions table. The person working there can usually introduce you to someone with dance instruction experience. More questions? See our FAQ page! |
AnnouncementsJoin our Facebook group to receive dance event invites!
Cha Cha Lesson Series (Week 2 of 3) Date: Tuesday, Dec 6th Location: Northwoods Room, Union South (2nd floor) (1308 W Dayton St) Time: 8pm - 9pm Instructors: Alex & Liam Cost: Free! * Only open to UW Students, staff, and BAM members * If you missed the 1st week lesson, you are welcome to start at the 2nd, however, please arrive about 10 min early so someone can help you catch up with the basic steps. How to sign up for BAM membership Parking: Union South ($6) Lot 17 ($1/hr) Lot 20 ($1/hr) BAM Social Dance Date: Friday, Dec 9th Location: 5th Quarter Studio, Union South (2nd floor) (1308 W Dayton St) Time: 7pm - 11:00pm Schedule: 7:00pm Beginner Polka Lesson 8:00pm Social Dancing Instructors: Emmalee Lesson & Dance Admission: Students & BAM members: $2 Other guests: $8 * Open to UW Students, staff, BAM members, and guests How to sign up for BAM membership Parking: Union South ($6) Lot 17 ($1/hr) Lot 20 ($1/hr) |